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2903 PJ

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,761 mi
Last recorded54,761 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2903 PJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 53,113 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged FREYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front OUTRIGGER HEAVILY CORRODED

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 51,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 51,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 50,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE OIL SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,644 miles

FRONT AND REAR DIFF SEALS LEAKING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 47,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FRONT AND REAR DIFF SEALS LEAKING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,526 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,786 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 40,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 May 2008 38,462 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 38,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,484 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 35,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2006 32,146 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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2903 PJ is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2903 PJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2903 PJ registered?

2903 PJ is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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